Jones Optical

04/30/2026

Comprehensive eye exams by a doctor of optometry are an important part of caring for your eyes, vision, and overall all health. Periodic eye and vision examinations are an important part of preventive health care. Many eye and vision problems have no obvious signs or symptoms, so you might not know a problem exists.
An in-person eye exam can detect early signs of visual system diseases like cataracts, glaucoma, or macular degeneration
An eye exam is one of the few exams where, without doing blood tests, invasive imaging or surgery, we can actually look inside the body, seeing blood vessels and nerve tissue that actually runs all the way to the brain.
A close inspection of the lens, retina and optic nerve can reveal a host of systemic disorders — high blood pressure and diabetes among them — sometimes before other symptoms become evident.
1. High blood pressure
2. Heart disease
3. Diabetes
4. Rheumatoid arthritis
5. Thyroid disorder
6. Parkinson's disease
7. Cancer
8. Multiple sclerosis

04/29/2026

04/28/2026

TUESDAY EYE TRIVIA.

04/27/2026

The optomap Retinal Exam is used to get an ultra-widefield view of the retina (the back of the eye)
The optomap story: In 1990, 5 year old Leif Anderson went blind in one eye due to an undiagnosed retinal detachment. He was getting regular eye exams, but conventional tests available at the time made a thorough examination difficult. Distressed by the diagnostic methods available, Leif's father, Douglas, designed the optomap retinal exam.
For most people, the eyes are the most important of all our sensory organs. Good vision allows us to enjoy the beauty of the world, to be independent and enjoy a high standard of living. We all want to protect our eyesight and overall health for ourselves and our family - that is why regular eye exams are important.
While eye exams generally include a look at the front of the eye to evaluate health and prescription changes, a thorough screening of the retina is critical to verify that your eye is healthy. This can lead to early detection of common diseases, such as glaucoma, diabetes, macular degeneration, and even cancer.
The optomap exam is fast, painless and comfortable. Nothing touches your eye at any time. It is suitable for the whole family. To have the exam, you simply look into the device one eye at a time (like looking through a keyhole) and you will see a comfortable flash of light to let you know the image of your retina has been taken.
Under normal circumstances, dilation drops might not be necessary, but the doctor will decide if your pupils need to be dilated depending on your conditions. The capture takes less than a second. Images are available immediately for review. You can see your own retina. You see exactly what the doctor sees - even in a 3D animation.

04/26/2026

Have a good Sunday!

04/25/2026

The Illinois Marathon is today and many roads will be closed for the race. If you have an appointment with us today or need to come to our office, I hope the map below will help you navigate the best route.

04/24/2026

FRIDAY FUNNY

04/21/2026

TUESDAY EYE TRIVIA
DID YOU KNOW
Canadian geese have very good eyesight. They can see more than 180 degrees horizontally and vertically which is very useful during flight.

04/18/2026

SATURDAY PUZZLE.
Test your eyesight and find the zero in the picture!